Concerta 18mg Tablets
Concerta Er 18 MG Description
Concerta 18 mg Tablet is used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (restlessness and inability to focus and concentrate). The active ingredient present in this medicine calms you down an
d your brain, which allows you to focus and concentrate. Side effects of Concerta 18 mg Tablet may range from minor to serious and include headache, nervousness, inability to fall asleep, pain in the joints, dry mouth, and fever. You must talk to your doctor about all the side effects the medicine can have on your body. Concerta 18 mg Tablet interactions include adverse interactions with certain medications used to treat or manage depression, sleeplessness, blood pressure, and cough. You must tell your doctor about any medicine you had or are taking before starting the Concerta tablets.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹3510.50 |
You Save | ₹619.50 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Methylphenidate(18.0 Mg) |
Uses | ADHD |
Side effects | Headache, Nervousness, Joint Pain, Dry mouth, Sleep disturbances, Fever |
Therapy | DRUGS FOR ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER |
Uses of Concerta Er 18 MG
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (restlessness and inability to focus and concentrate)
Contraindications of Concerta Er 18 MG
- If you have or had an allergy to methylphenidate or any of the other components in the Concerta tablet.
- If you are suffering from thyroid problem(s).
- If you are suffering from an increased eye pressure (glaucoma)
- If you have an adrenal gland tumor
- If you are going through an eating problem
- If the blood pressure recorded is high
- If you have or had heart problems
Side effects of Concerta Er 18 MG
- Headache
- Nervousness
- Sleeping problems
- Joint pain
- Dry mouth
- High temperature (fever)
Precautions and Warnings of Concerta Er 18 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are suffering from problems of the kidney
- You have gone through episodes of fits or seizures
- You have any abnormalities detected in your brain scan
- You are a girl and your periods have started
- You are a boy and experiencing prolonged, painful erections
- You have been suffering from raised blood pressure
- You have been suffering from any mental illness
Mode of Action of Concerta Er 18 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Concerta Er 18 MG
- Concerta 18 mg Tablet must be taken as prescribed by your doctor without modification of dose and duration of taking this medicine
- Concerta 18 mg Tablet must be taken with food to prevent stomach pains, nausea, or vomiting
- Concerta 18 mg Tablet must be swallowed and avoid chewing or crushing the tablet. You may break the tablet for easy swallowing
Interactions of Concerta Er 18 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Avoid taking Concerta 18 mg Tablet with medicines used in depression as they may cause a sudden and abnormal rise in the blood pressure
- Concerta 18 mg Tablet when taken with medicines to reduce blood pressure such as bepridil, it may not work effectively, and the blood pressure will not be maintained
Storage and disposal of Concerta Er 18 MG
Dosage of Concerta Er 18 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I give Concerta 18 mg Tablet to children?
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